Quartz and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Quartz

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

2.653.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Quartz and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Quartz and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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