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Grossular and Bertrandite 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
3.55-3.73
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.