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Zinnwaldite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
3.25-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
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hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi  

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Zinnwaldite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zinnwaldite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zinnwaldite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zinnwaldite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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