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Grossular and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
none  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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