Shigaite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Shigaite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.323.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Shigaite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Shigaite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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