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Andradite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
none   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
MnCO3   

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Andradite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.

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