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Variscite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
none  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Variscite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Grossular chemical formula.

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Variscite and Grossular Specific Gravity

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

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