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Garnet and Stichtite Physical Properties

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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
3.55-4.33
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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