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Amazonite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Amazonite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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