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Andradite and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Andradite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.