Sarcopside and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Grandidierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.85-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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