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Andradite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.101.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 · nH2O

Andradite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Andradite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.