Grossular and Grandidierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.85-3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Grossular and Grandidierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Grossular and Grandidierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.