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Grandidierite and Hyalite 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
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1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Grandidierite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Grandidierite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.