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Grossular and Anorthoclase 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
3.55-3.732.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

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

Grossular and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.