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Garnet
Garnet

Zinnwaldite
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Garnet and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Elastic

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.9-3.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Indistinct
Perfect basal {001}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5-4.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
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Garnet and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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

Garnet and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.