Sulphur and Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
3.55-4.33
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
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Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Sulphur and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Sulphur and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.