Grossular Garnet and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Grossular Garnet

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Grossular Garnet and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Grossular Garnet and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.