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Grossular Garnet and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.