Garnet and Musgravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.62-3.68
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Musgravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Musgravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.