Grossular and Beryl Physical Properties

Grossular

Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.73

2.60-2.90

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

none

Imperfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Grossular and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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Grossular and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

Green Gemstones

Hackmanite

Hayne

Hemimorphite

Hiddenite

Hurlbutite

Hydrogrossular