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Grandidierite
Grandidierite

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Grandidierite and Rose Quartz 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
2.85-3.002.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Grandidierite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Rose 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Grandidierite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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