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Grossular Garnet
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Grossular Garnet and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
2.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
2.11 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular Garnet and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular Garnet and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.