Hydrogrossular and Elbaite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
2.90-3.10
Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular and Elbaite 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 Hydrogrossular and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.