Grossular and Elbaite Physical Properties

Grossular

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Grossular and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Grossular and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.