Garnet and Hematite Physical Properties

Garnet

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.335.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Garnet and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.