Grossular and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
none
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Grossular and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.