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Sugilite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Sugilite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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