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Glaucophane 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
3-3.15
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Glaucophane and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Glaucophane and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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