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Grandidierite and Calcite Satin Spar 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
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grandidierite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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

Grandidierite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.