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Grossular and Sunstone Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-3.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
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7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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2.62-2.65
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001
6
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Grossular and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Grossular and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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