Amazonite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Amazonite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Amazonite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Grossular 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 Amazonite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Amazonite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.