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Hessonite Garnet and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hessonite Garnet and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite Garnet and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Hessonite Garnet and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite Garnet and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite Garnet and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite Garnet is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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