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Nuummite 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
3.18-3.37
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on 210
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nuummite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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

Nuummite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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