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Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet

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Grossular Garnet and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
2.1 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Grossular Garnet and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Grossular Garnet and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.