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Andradite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
2.17   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.0-2.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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