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Grossular and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
4.014   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
none   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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