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Garnet and Schorl 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
3.55-4.33
3.18-3.22
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Garnet and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Garnet and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.