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Nacre and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.70-4.10   

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

Cleavage
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none   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

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

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Nacre and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Andradite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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