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Hessonite Garnet and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
KAlSi3O8  

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Hessonite Garnet and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite Garnet and Amazonite 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 Hessonite Garnet and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Hessonite Garnet and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite Garnet and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite Garnet and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite Garnet is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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