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Eosphorite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Eosphorite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Eosphorite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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