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Simpsonite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.6   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Simpsonite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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