Thulite and Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
3.55-4.33
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Thulite and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Thulite and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.