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Grossular and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.732.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Grossular and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Grossular and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.