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Andradite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Andradite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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