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Grossular Garnet and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.