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Andradite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6  

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

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Andradite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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