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Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet

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Grossular Garnet and Realgar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular Garnet and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular Garnet and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.