Garnet and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.56
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Indistinct
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.