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Andradite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.103.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3

Andradite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Andradite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.