Grossular Garnet and Spessartine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6
  
4.12-4.18
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Grossular Garnet and Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular Garnet and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Grossular Garnet and Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.