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Grossular Garnet and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.6
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None
6.5-7.5
Ca3Al2Si3O12
 
Brittle
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2.74-2.90
Uneven, Splintery
Perfect on {100} and {001}
4.5-5
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet Vs Pectolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is whereas that of Pectolite is .