Grossular and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.05-3.08
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
none
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Grossular and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Grossular and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.