Nickeline and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Nickeline

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Nickeline and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Nickeline and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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