Grossular Garnet and Childrenite Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Childrenite

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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

3.63.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54.5-5

2 10

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)

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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.