Grossular Garnet and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

None

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

SiO₂

Grossular Garnet and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Grossular Garnet and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.