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Garnet and Ulexite 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
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.