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Fayalite 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
4.392
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Fayalite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Fayalite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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