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Garnet and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Not Available   

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Garnet and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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