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Goldstone and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Goldstone and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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

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