Thulite and Grossular Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.1
  
3.55-3.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Thulite and Grossular Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Grossular chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Thulite and Grossular Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.