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Grandidierite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3

Grandidierite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Grandidierite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.