Grossular Garnet and Proustite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.