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Danburite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Danburite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Danburite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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