IMA mineral species
Grossular
Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Garnet, nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Al, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Grs |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AD.25 |
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🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Akhtaragda river mouth, Russia
Varieties & related stones
Learn more
- Grossular on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q220373 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
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