Grossular and Brookite Physical Properties

Grossular

Brookite

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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

3.55-3.733.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

none

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Grossular and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.