Hercynite and Garnet Physical Properties

Hercynite

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Hercynite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite and 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 Hercynite and Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Hercynite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.