Jacinth and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Jacinth

Grandidierite

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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

Not Available2.85-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jacinth and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth and Grandidierite 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 Jacinth and Grandidierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jacinth and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacinth and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacinth and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacinth is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.