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Grandidierite and Hyacinth Physical Properties


Hyacinth 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   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Grandidierite and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.

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