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Grossular and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Grossular and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.