Garnet and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.