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Grossular Garnet and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.1-3.5
1.5 Fracture
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Granular
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular Garnet and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular Garnet and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.