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Garnet Malaia and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet Malaia and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet Malaia and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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