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Andradite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Andradite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.