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Garnet and Rosasite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-4.334-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Splintery

Cleavage

Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Garnet and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Garnet and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.