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Grossular and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.