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Andradite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Andradite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Andradite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.