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Quartz and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.6   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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