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Rhodolite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Rhodolite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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