Grossular and Wavellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

none

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Grossular and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.