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Spessartine 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
4.12-4.182.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spessartine and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spessartine and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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