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Garnet and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Garnet and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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