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Grossular and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Grossular and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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