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Grossular Garnet and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.