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Garnet and Rossmanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.333
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Garnet and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Garnet and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.