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Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet

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Grossular Garnet and Glaucophane 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
3.63-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.56.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Grossular Garnet and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Grossular Garnet and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.