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Lepidocrocite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Lepidocrocite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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