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Magnesite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12   
3.6   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Magnesite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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