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Grossular Garnet and Williamsite 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
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular Garnet and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.