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Grossular and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
none
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Grossular and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Grossular and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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