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Grandidierite and Londonite Physical Properties


Londonite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
3.34   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Grandidierite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.

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