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Grandidierite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Grandidierite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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