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Grossular and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
2.9-3.1   

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

Cleavage
none   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Grossular and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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