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Paraiba and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Paraiba Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13   
2.85-3.00   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5   

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

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Paraiba and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Paraiba and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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

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