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Grandidierite and Clinohedrite 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
2.85-3.003.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grandidierite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grandidierite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.