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Grossular and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3-3.15   

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

Cleavage
none   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Grossular and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Grossular and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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