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Arfvedsonite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Arfvedsonite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Andradite 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 Arfvedsonite and Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Arfvedsonite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.