Hibschite and Grossular Physical Properties

Hibschite

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.083.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Hibschite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Grossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hibschite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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