Williamsite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4
  
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Williamsite and Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite and Hessonite 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 Williamsite and Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Williamsite and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Hessonite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Hessonite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is Not Available whereas that of Hessonite Garnet is Not Available.