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Hessonite Garnet and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hessonite Garnet and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite Garnet and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Hessonite Garnet and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite Garnet and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite Garnet and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite Garnet is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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