Stolzite and Grossular Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2
  
3.55-3.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Stolzite and Grossular Chemical Formula
While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Grossular chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Stolzite and Grossular Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.