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Poldervaartite and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.913.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Poldervaartite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Poldervaartite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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