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Grandidierite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.