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Zinnwaldite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.6   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Zinnwaldite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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