Grossular Garnet and Milarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.6
2.52-2.60
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Grossular Garnet and Milarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular Garnet and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Grossular Garnet and Milarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.