Home
Gemstones


Jasper and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.70-4.10   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Jasper and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Andradite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Jasper and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones