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Londonite and Garnet Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.34
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Londonite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Londonite 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 Londonite and Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Londonite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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