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Hauyne and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
3.55-3.73   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hauyne and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Grossular 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 Hauyne and Grossular chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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