Grossular and Marialite Physical Properties

Grossular

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Grossular and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.