Hercynite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.39
  
3.6
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Hercynite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Hercynite and Grossular Garnet 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 Hercynite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Hercynite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.