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Thomsonite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Thomsonite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Thomsonite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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