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Triplite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94   
3.55-4.33   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Triplite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Triplite and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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