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Garnet and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
2.11-2.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
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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   

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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.

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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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