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Grossular and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
3.55-3.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
none
7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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-
2.00-2.45
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
none
2-4
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Grossular and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Grossular and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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