Friedelite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Friedelite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7.5

2 10

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

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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.