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Grossular and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.