Grossular and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
none
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Grossular and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Grossular and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.