Grossular and Periclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.7-3.9
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
none
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Grossular and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Grossular and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.