Hydrogrossular and Fire Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
1.97-2.22
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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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
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Fire Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Fire Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.