Grossular Garnet and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Golden Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.6-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57.5-8.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Grossular Garnet and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Grossular Garnet and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.