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Grossular Garnet and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.