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Catapleiite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72   
3.6   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Catapleiite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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