Grandidierite and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.63-3.79
Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Grandidierite and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grandidierite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Grandidierite and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.