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Johachidolite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

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
3.45
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Johachidolite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite and Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Johachidolite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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