Hydrogrossular and Grossular Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
3.55-3.73
Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
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
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hydrogrossular and Grossular Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Grossular 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 Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hydrogrossular and Grossular Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.