Garnet and Phenakite Physical Properties

Garnet

Phenakite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.90-2.98

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indistinct

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57.5-8

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.