Garnet and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
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 and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.