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Grossular Garnet and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Grossular Garnet and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Grossular Garnet and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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