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Emerald and Andradite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Andradite Specific Gravity

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