Brazilianite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-2.993.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Brazilianite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Brazilianite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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