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Grossular Garnet and Malachite 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
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Grossular Garnet and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Grossular Garnet and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.