Grossular and Johachidolite Physical Properties

Grossular and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.