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Grandidierite and Beudantite 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
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
distinct; good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Grandidierite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Grandidierite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.