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Grossular Garnet and Hiddenite 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
3.6
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
LiAlSi2O6

Grossular Garnet and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Grossular Garnet and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.