Grossular Garnet and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.6
  
2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Grossular Garnet and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular Garnet and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Grossular Garnet and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.