Spodumene and Andradite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Spodumene and Andradite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Andradite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spodumene and Andradite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.