Romanchite and Grandidierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.70-4.74
  
2.85-3.00
  
Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Romanchite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Romanchite 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 Romanchite and Grandidierite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Romanchite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Romanchite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Romanchite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Romanchite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.