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Garnet Malaia
Garnet Malaia

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Garnet Malaia and Biotite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Even

Cleavage

None
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Garnet Malaia and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia and Biotite 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 Malaia and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet Malaia- -
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Garnet Malaia and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet Malaia and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Malaia and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet Malaia is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.