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Grossular Garnet and Jacobsite 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
4.76-5.03
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.