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Grossular and Plasma Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.73-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage

none
None

Mohs Hardness

7-7.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10

Grossular and Plasma Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Plasma 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 Plasma chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Plasma- Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10

Grossular and Plasma Specific Gravity

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