Garnet and Willemite Physical Properties

Garnet

Willemite

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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

3.55-4.333.89-4.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.