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Grossular Garnet and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62.95-3.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.