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Andradite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
none
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Andradite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Andradite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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