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Andradite and Willemite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
3.89-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andradite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andradite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.