Grossular Garnet and Shigaite Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Grossular Garnet and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Grossular Garnet and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.