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Titanite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Titanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Titanite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Titanite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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