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Grossular Garnet and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

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
3.6
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.