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Andradite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
none   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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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.

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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.

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