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Garnet and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Effervesces in cold   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
4   

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

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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.

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