Garnet and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indistinct
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-4
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.