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Grossular Garnet and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.6  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Grossular Garnet and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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