Agate and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Agate and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Agate and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.