Grossular Garnet and Povondraite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6
  
3.26
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Grossular Garnet and Povondraite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular Garnet and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Grossular Garnet and Povondraite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.