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Grossular Garnet and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Grossular Garnet and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Grossular Garnet and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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