Garnet and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Garnet

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Garnet and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Garnet and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.