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Andradite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Andradite Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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