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Microlite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
none  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Microlite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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