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Hematite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6.5-7  

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

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Hematite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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