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Andradite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite 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   
2.98-3.03   

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

Cleavage
none   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Andradite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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