Jet and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Jet

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.19-1.353.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-46.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Jet and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet and Grossular Garnet 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 Jet and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Jet and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.