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Grandidierite and Uvarovite 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
2.85-3.00
3.7-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Grandidierite and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Grandidierite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.