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Rhodolite 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
3.84
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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