Aegirine and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Aegirine and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine 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 Aegirine and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Aegirine and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.