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Hessonite Garnet
Hessonite Garnet

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Hessonite Garnet and Marcasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
 
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4.80-4.90
Uneven
{010} Indistinct
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hessonite Garnet and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite Garnet and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

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Hessonite Garnet and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite Garnet and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite Garnet Vs Marcasite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite Garnet is whereas that of Marcasite is .