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Grossular Garnet and Charlesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Grossular Garnet and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Grossular Garnet and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.