Schorlomite and Grossular Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Schorlomite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Grossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Schorlomite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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