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Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet

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Grossular Garnet and Tigers Eye 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
3.62.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
SiO2

Grossular Garnet and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Grossular Garnet and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.