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Grandidierite and Schorlomite 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
2.85-3.003.77-3.93
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grandidierite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grandidierite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.