Violane and Grossular Physical Properties

Violane

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Violane and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Grossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Violane and Grossular Specific Gravity

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