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Grossular and Aventurine 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Grossular and Aventurine Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Aventurine 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 Aventurine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2

Grossular and Aventurine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Aventurine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Aventurine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Aventurine is 2.64-2.69.