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Stolzite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Stolzite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Andradite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Stolzite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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