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Hydrogrossular and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40   
6.13   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-3   

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   
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hydrogrossular and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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