Grossular and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
none
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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 and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.