Grossular and Torbanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
none
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Grossular and Torbanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular and Torbanite 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 Torbanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Grossular and Torbanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Torbanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Torbanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is Not Available whereas that of Torbanite is Not Available.