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Grossular Garnet and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
2.39   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Grossular Garnet and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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