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Selenite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
none  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Selenite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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