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Grossular Garnet and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
2.95-2.96   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Grossular Garnet and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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