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Hydrogrossular and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40   
4.23   

Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3.5-4   

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   
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hydrogrossular and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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