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Andradite
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Physical Properties of Andradite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

-

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

3.70-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

none

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Andradite Cleavage

When it comes to choosing the best pick among Green Gemstones gemstones, Andradite is known to be a popular choice!Physical properties of Andradite include its hardness, gravity, fracture, cleavage, etc. For any gemstone crystal, Andradite Optical Properties are responsible for imparting various physical properties to its structure. Knowledge of these properties is equally important to gem-cutters as well as to consumers. Andradite cleavage is nothing but the plane across which the crystal splits during cutting. .

The physical properties of Andradite, in fact, are imparted by the chemical composition of its individual molecule. The reactivity or inertness of the crystal is solely governed by its chemical structure.