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Stolzite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
22.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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

Stolzite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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