Garnet and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Garnet

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.30-3.50

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

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.