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Grandidierite and Agate 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
2.85-3.00
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Grandidierite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Agate 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 Grandidierite and Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Grandidierite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.