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Grandidierite and Coral 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
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3-4
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 Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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

Grandidierite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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