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Grossular and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.732.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Grossular and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Grossular and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.