Grossular and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
none
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Grossular and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Grossular and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.