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Grossular Garnet
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Grossular Garnet and Friedelite 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
3.63.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.