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Villiaumite 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
2.79
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Villiaumite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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

Villiaumite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

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