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Sogdianite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sogdianite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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

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