Hydrogrossular and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
3.10-3.20
Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
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
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hydrogrossular and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hydrogrossular and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.