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Diaspore and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Diaspore and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Hydrogrossular 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 Diaspore and Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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