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Seraphinite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
none  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Seraphinite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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