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Grossular and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3

Grossular and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Grossular and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.