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Rhodolite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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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