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Grossular Garnet and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
2   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
Not Available   

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Grossular Garnet and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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