Garnet and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Garnet

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.