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Grossular Garnet and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.