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Riebeckite and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.443.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.07-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Riebeckite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Grossular chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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