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Grossular and Gibbsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.732.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
none
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al(OH)3

Grossular and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

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

Grossular and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.