Grossular and Pleonaste Physical Properties

Grossular and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Grossular and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.