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Grossular Garnet and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.