Garnet and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.77-3.93
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.