Garnet and Morion Physical Properties

Garnet

Morion

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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

3.55-4.332.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.