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Grossular Garnet and Rossmanite 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
3.6
3
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Grossular Garnet and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Grossular Garnet and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.