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Grossular and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Grossular and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Grossular and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.