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Andradite and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.102
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Andradite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Andradite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.