Hydrogrossular and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
2.54-2.61
Fracture
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Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
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Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
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
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Hydrogrossular and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.