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Smithsonite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
none  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6.5-7  

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

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Smithsonite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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