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Hessonite Garnet
Hessonite Garnet
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Hessonite Garnet and Diaspore Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
 
Very brittle
insoluble
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3.30-3.40
Conchoidal
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
6.5-7
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hessonite Garnet and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite Garnet and Diaspore 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 Hessonite Garnet and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Hessonite Garnet and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite Garnet and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite Garnet Vs Diaspore during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite Garnet is whereas that of Diaspore is .