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Grossular Garnet and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Grossular Garnet and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Grossular Garnet and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.