Matrix Opal and Grandidierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.85-3.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Matrix Opal and Grandidierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Grandidierite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Matrix Opal and Grandidierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Matrix Opal and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Matrix Opal and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Matrix Opal is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.