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Andradite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgAl2O4

Andradite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Andradite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.