Grossular and Shortite Physical Properties

Grossular

Shortite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Grossular and Shortite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.