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Grossular Garnet and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
C   

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Grossular Garnet and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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