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Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet

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Grossular Garnet and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
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Grossular Garnet and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
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Grossular Garnet and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.