Glass and Andradite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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none
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Glass and Andradite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Andradite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Glass and Andradite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.