Grossular Garnet and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Grossular Garnet and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.