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Garnet and Povondraite Physical Properties

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
3.55-4.33
3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Garnet and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Garnet and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.