Hardystonite and Color change garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
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Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Hardystonite and Color change garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite and Color change garnet 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 Hardystonite and Color change garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Color change garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Color change garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Color change garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is Not Available whereas that of Color change garnet is Not Available.