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Stolzite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Stolzite Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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