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Grandidierite and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
4.12-4.18   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Grandidierite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.

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