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Grossular Garnet
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Grossular Garnet and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.66.46-6.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.