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Clinohedrite 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
3.28-3.335
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinohedrite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinohedrite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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