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Grossular Garnet and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.