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Powellite 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
4.23
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Distinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Powellite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Powellite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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