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Epidote and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.25-3.50
Conchoidal, Fibrous
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
6-7
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.6
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6.5-7.5
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Epidote and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Epidote and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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