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Grossular Garnet and Staurolite Physical Properties


Staurolite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
3.7-3.8   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Grossular Garnet and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.

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