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Andradite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Andradite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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