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Hiddenite and Grossular Garnet 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
3.15-3.21
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Hiddenite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Hiddenite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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