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Andradite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
none   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Andradite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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