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Grandidierite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties


Hessonite Garnet and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
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Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
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Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Grandidierite and Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Hessonite 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 Grandidierite and Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Hessonite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Hessonite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is Not Available whereas that of Hessonite Garnet is Not Available.

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