Adamite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.8-3.9
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Adamite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Andradite Garnet 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 Adamite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Adamite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.