Garnet and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Garnet

Sphalerite

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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

3.55-4.333.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.