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Grandidierite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Grandidierite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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