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Grandidierite and Mother of Pearl 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
2.65-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.