Garnet and Herderite Physical Properties

Garnet

Herderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.90-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.