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Grossular and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
none
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.