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Grossular Garnet and Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
SiO2 · nH2O

Grossular Garnet and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Grossular Garnet and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.