Difference between revisions of "Template:Grossular"

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Revision as of 11:43, 1 November 2006

Grossular Garnet
Chemical composition Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Calcium Aluminium Silicate

Crystal system Cubic
Habit dodecahedra
Cleavage none
Hardness 7.0-7.5
Optic nature isotrope
Refractive index 1.738-1.745
Birefringence none
Specific gravity 3.60-3.68
Lustre vitreous