Grossular Garnet and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6
  
3.28-3.335
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Grossular Garnet and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular Garnet and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Grossular Garnet and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.