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Radiolarite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Radiolarite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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