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Quartz and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
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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Quartz and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Quartz and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

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

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