Grossular Garnet and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.85-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Grossular Garnet and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

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Grossular Garnet and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.