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Garnet and Prase Physical Properties

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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
3.55-4.332.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.