Garnet and Hyalite Physical Properties

Garnet

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.33Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Garnet and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Garnet and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.