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Hiddenite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hiddenite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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