Topaz and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Topaz

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.573.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

[001] Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Topaz and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Topaz and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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