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Sphene and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Sphene and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Garnet chemical formula.

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Sphene and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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