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Garnet 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
3.55-4.33
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Garnet and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Garnet and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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