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Grossular and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Grossular and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Grossular and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.