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Grossular and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.731.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Grossular and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Grossular and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.