Garnet and Microlite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.