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Grossular Garnet and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Grossular Garnet and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Grossular Garnet and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.