Garnet and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Gypsum physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Garnet and Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.