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Nepouite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Nepouite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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