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Grossular Garnet and Uvarovite 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
3.6
3.77
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular Garnet and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.