Garnet and Magnetite Physical Properties

Garnet

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.335.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

None

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.

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.