Garnet and Hauyne Physical Properties

Garnet

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Garnet and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Garnet and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.