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Garnet and Londonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.333.34
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Garnet and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Garnet and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.