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Arfvedsonite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Grandidierite 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 Arfvedsonite and Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.