Sillimanite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Sillimanite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Tough

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.263.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Sillimanite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Sillimanite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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