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Grossular Garnet and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular Garnet and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular Garnet and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.