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Garnet and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Garnet and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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