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Grossular Garnet and Proustite Physical Properties


Proustite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
5.51-5.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Grossular Garnet and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.

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