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Andradite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.102.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6

Andradite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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

Andradite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.