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Grandidierite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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 Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.