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Mimetite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
3.70-4.10   

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

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Mimetite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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