Garnet and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Garnet

Hackmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.27-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Garnet and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.