Grossular and Adularia Physical Properties

Grossular and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Adularia 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 Grossular and Adularia chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.