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Andradite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Andradite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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