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Halite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Halite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Halite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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