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Andradite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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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.

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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.

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