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Grossular and Edenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-3.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
none
7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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3.05-3.37
Conchoidal
Good on (110)
5-6
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Grossular and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Vs Edenite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is whereas that of Edenite is .