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Grossular Garnet
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Sylvite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9933.6
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
None

Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Sylvite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Sylvite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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