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Grossular and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.510
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
C

Grossular and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Grossular and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.