LithoCat

MineralGrossular
FormulaCa3Al2(SiO4)3
Crystal FormIsometric/Hexoctahedral [4/m 3 2/m]
Cleavage[???] Distinct
ColorBrown, Colorless, Green, Gray, Yellow
Density3.4 – 3.7 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to subtranslucent
FractureSub Conchoidal
Hardness6.5 - 7.5
LustreVitreous - Resinous
StreakBrownish white
Dana 8 Class51.4.3b.2
Strunz ClassVIII/A.08-70
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