Grossular Garnet and Leucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.6
  
2.45-2.50
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Grossular Garnet and Leucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular Garnet and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Grossular Garnet and Leucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.