Arfvedsonite and Grandidierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
  
2.85-3.00
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5
  
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.