Garnet and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Garnet

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Garnet and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.