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Grandidierite and Goldstone 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
2.50-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Au

Grandidierite and Goldstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Goldstone 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 Goldstone chemical formula.

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

Grandidierite and Goldstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Goldstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Goldstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Goldstone is 2.50-2.80.