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Grossular and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.732.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Grossular and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Grossular and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.