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Hydrogrossular and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Hydrogrossular and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular and Beryl 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 Hydrogrossular and Beryl chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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