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Grandidierite and Montebrasite 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
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Grandidierite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Grandidierite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.