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Garnet and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
4  

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

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Garnet and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Garnet and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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