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Grossular and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.