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Garnet and Quartz Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-4.33
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct
6.5-7.5
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
 
Brittle
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2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2

Garnet and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Garnet and Quartz Specific Gravity

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