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Poldervaartite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Poldervaartite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Poldervaartite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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