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Prase and Andradite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prase and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prase and Andradite Specific Gravity

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