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Andradite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.103.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Andradite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Andradite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.