Garnet and Stolzite Physical Properties

Garnet

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Garnet and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.