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Sulphur and Grossular Physical Properties

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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
2.05-2.083.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulphur and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulphur and Grossular Specific Gravity

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