Grossular and Hambergite Physical Properties

Grossular

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Grossular and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.