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Whitlockite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.12   
3.6   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Whitlockite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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