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Andradite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Andradite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Andradite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.