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Amber and Grossular Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.55-3.73
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.57-7.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Grossular 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 Amber and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.