Spessartine and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Spessartine

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.12-4.183.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Spessartine and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Spessartine and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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