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Romanchite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Romanchite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.70-4.74   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
none   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Romanchite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Romanchite 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 Romanchite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Romanchite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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