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Hiddenite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hiddenite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Grossular chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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

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