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Grossular Garnet and Catapleiite 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
2.72
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular Garnet and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular Garnet and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.