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Grossular and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.