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Garnet and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz 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   
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   

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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 and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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