×

Andradite
Andradite

Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite



ADD
Compare
X
Andradite
X
Kutnohorite

Andradite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.103.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Andradite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • >

Andradite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.