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Grossular Garnet and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Grossular Garnet and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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