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Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet

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Grossular Garnet and Humite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.6
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None
6.5-7.5
Ca3Al2Si3O12
 
Brittle
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3.20-3.32
Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor
6-6.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet Vs Humite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is whereas that of Humite is .