Grossular Garnet and Epidote Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6
  
3.25-3.50
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
None
  
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Grossular Garnet and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular Garnet and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Grossular Garnet and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.