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Herderite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
3.6   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Herderite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Herderite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.

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