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Garnet and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Garnet and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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