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Garnet and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Garnet and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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