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Scorzalite 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
3.313.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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