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Wavellite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
none  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Wavellite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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