Jacinth and Grossular Physical Properties

Jacinth and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Grossular chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jacinth- ZrSiO4
• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jacinth and Grossular Specific Gravity

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