Grossular and Hureaulite Physical Properties

Grossular and Hureaulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Hureaulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.