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Rhodolite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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