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Variscite 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
2.42-2.58
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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