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Grandidierite and Nuummite 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
3.18-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on 210
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.
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Grandidierite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite 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 Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.