Home
Gemstones


Grossular and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

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)   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Green Gemstones

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.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones