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Vanadinite and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.13.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vanadinite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vanadinite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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