Grossular Garnet and Nephrite Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Nephrite

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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

3.62.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Grossular Garnet and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.