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Grossular and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Grossular and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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