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Grandidierite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.002.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Grandidierite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Grandidierite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.