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Grandidierite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz 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   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Grandidierite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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