Garnet and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
  
3.7-3.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
Ca3Cr2Si3O12
  
Garnet and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Uvarovite Garnet 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 Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12
Garnet and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.