Lawsonite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Lawsonite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Lawsonite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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