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Grossular and Oligoclase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-3.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
none
7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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2.62-2.67
Uneven
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
6-6.5
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

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Grossular and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

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