Grossular Garnet and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.6
  
2.60-2.65
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Grossular Garnet and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular Garnet and Albite 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 Garnet and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Grossular Garnet and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.