Andradite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
3.396-3.443
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
none
  
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Andradite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Andradite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.