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Andradite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
2.65-2.69   

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

Cleavage
none   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Andradite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Andesine 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 Andradite and Andesine chemical formula.

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Andradite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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