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Grossular and Chromite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe++Cr2O4

Grossular and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Grossular and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.