×

Grossular
Grossular

Kyanite
Kyanite



ADD
Compare
X
Grossular
X
Kyanite

Grossular and Kyanite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Grossular and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Grossular and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.