Grossular and Heliotrope Physical Properties

Grossular and Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
>

Grossular and Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.61 whereas that of Heliotrope is 2.61.