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Tinaksite 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
2.82
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tinaksite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite 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.

Tinaksite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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