Garnet and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
3.5-4.0
  
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.
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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.