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Gaspeite and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.713.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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