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Grossular Garnet and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
2.30-2.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Grossular Garnet and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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