Tinaksite and Grossular Physical Properties

Tinaksite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Grossular chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tinaksite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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