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Moldavite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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   

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Moldavite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Hydrogrossular 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 Moldavite and Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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