Garnet
Garnet is a mineral with the chemical formula A3B2(SiO4)3. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 - 7.5 and vitreous to resinous luster.
Garnet properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | A3B2(SiO4)3 |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to resinous |
| Typical colors | Red, green, yellow, orange, brown, purple, black |
| Formation | Metamorphic rocks and some igneous environments |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6.5–7.5 — hard
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