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Pearl and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
3.55-3.73   

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

Cleavage
none   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Pearl and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Grossular chemical formula.

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Pearl and Grossular Specific Gravity

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

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