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Garnet Malaia
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Garnet Malaia and Gahnite Physical Properties

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
Not Available4.00-4.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet Malaia and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet Malaia and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet Malaia and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Malaia and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet Malaia is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.