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Andradite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
3.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Andradite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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