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Beudantite and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Beudantite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Beudantite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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