Andradite and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
3.56
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
none
  
{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Andradite and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Andradite and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.