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Hypersthene and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
3.70-4.10   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
none   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hypersthene and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Andradite chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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