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Prase 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
2.64-2.69
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Prase and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Prase and Garnet Specific Gravity

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