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Garnet and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Garnet and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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