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Gaspeite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspeite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspeite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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