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Grossular Garnet and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular Garnet and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular Garnet and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.