Vanadinite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Vanadinite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Vanadinite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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