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Hyalite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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none   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hyalite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Grossular chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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

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