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Grossular and Ammolite 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
3.55-3.732.75-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
none
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.