Garnet Malaia and Poldervaartite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.91
  
Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Garnet Malaia and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet Malaia and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Garnet Malaia and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet Malaia and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Malaia and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet Malaia is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.