Grossular Garnet and Charlesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.6
  
1.79
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
2.5
  
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.