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Hydrogrossular and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.402.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 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
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hydrogrossular and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- 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
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hydrogrossular and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.