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Hessonite Garnet
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Hessonite Garnet and Elbaite 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
 
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2.90-3.10
Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
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Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hessonite Garnet and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite Garnet and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Hessonite Garnet and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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