Grossular and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Grossular and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.