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Sapphirine 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
3.40-3.58
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphirine and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphirine and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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