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Dravite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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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Dravite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Dravite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

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

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