Grossular and Poldervaartite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.91
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Grossular and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Grossular and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.