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Grossular and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
none   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Grossular and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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