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Grandidierite and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.002
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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 Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.