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Grossular Garnet and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

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)   

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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.

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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.

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