Grossular and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.51-2.63
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous
Cleavage
none
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Grossular and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Grossular and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.