Grossular and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Grossular

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.733.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Grossular and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.