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Agate and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Agate and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Andradite 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 Agate and Andradite chemical formula.

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Agate and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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