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Weloganite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Weloganite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Andradite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Andradite Specific Gravity

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

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