Piemontite and Grossular Physical Properties

Piemontite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Grossular chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Piemontite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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