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Serandite 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
3.52
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Serandite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Serandite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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