Sard and Garnet Physical Properties

Sard

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.633.55-4.33

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7.5

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Sard and Garnet Specific Gravity

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