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Andradite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
none  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

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

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