Garnet and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Garnet

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.33Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.