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Arfvedsonite and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Arfvedsonite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Arfvedsonite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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