Vlasovite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Vlasovite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Vlasovite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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