Grossular and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
none
  
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Grossular and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.