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Andradite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.102.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCl

Andradite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Andradite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.