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Grossular and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.