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Grossular and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
none   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Grossular and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Carnelian 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 Grossular and Carnelian chemical formula.

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Grossular and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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