Grossular Garnet and Nickeline Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.6Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Grossular Garnet and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Grossular Garnet and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.