| Sample # |
8 |
| Mineral
Name |
GARNET |
| Chemical Composition |
(Ca,Mg,Mn,Fe)3(Al,Cr,Fe)2Si3O12 |
| Luster |
Vitreous,
resinous |
| Color(s) |
Variable
(reddish brown to yellowish green tan) |
| Streak Color |
None |
| Specifc Gravity |
3.6-4.3 |
| Habit |
Equant, rarely massive |
| Cleavage/Fracture |
None/Subconchoidal |
| Hardness |
6.5-7.5 |
| Diagnostic Feature(s) | Habit, hardness, luster, and then color |
