Seraphinite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Seraphinite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Seraphinite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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