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Friedelite 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
3.06-3.19
3.6
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Friedelite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Friedelite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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