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Andradite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6

Andradite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Andradite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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