Verdite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.03.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Verdite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Verdite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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