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Garnet and Mimetite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
7.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.