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Prehnite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Prehnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct on [001]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   
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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Prehnite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Prehnite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

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

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