Hydrogrossular and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
2.65-2.90
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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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
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.