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Pearl and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
3.70-4.10   

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

Cleavage
none   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Pearl and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Andradite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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