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Feldspar and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.753.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
two or three
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
2.11 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Feldspar and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Andradite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Andradite Specific Gravity

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