Grossular and Demantoid Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
none
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Grossular and Demantoid Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Demantoid 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 Grossular and Demantoid Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Demantoid Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Demantoid Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Demantoid Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is Not Available whereas that of Demantoid Garnet is Not Available.