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Thaumasite and Garnet Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Thaumasite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Thaumasite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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