Grossular and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
none
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Grossular and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Grossular and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.