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Andradite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.103.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Andradite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Andradite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.