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Sunstone and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
001  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sunstone and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Andradite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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