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Grossular Garnet and Poldervaartite 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
2.91
1.5 Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.