Home
Gemstones


Sinhalite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Sinhalite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Andradite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Sinhalite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones