Hydrogrossular and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
3.60-3.61
Cleavage
None
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
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
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.