Home
×

Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet

Apatite
Apatite



ADD
Compare
X
Grossular Garnet
X
Apatite

Grossular Garnet and Apatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

Let Others Know
×