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Mottramite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Andradite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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