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Milarite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Milarite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Milarite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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