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Hydrogrossular and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40  
3.53-3.65  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4-7  

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  
Al2SiO5  

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Hydrogrossular and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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