Garnet and Sogdianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.77-2.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
Indistinct
{0001} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Sogdianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Sogdianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.