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Garnet

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Garnet and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-4.33-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Garnet and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Garnet and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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