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Grossular Garnet
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Grossular Garnet and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62.62-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Grossular Garnet and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Grossular Garnet and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.