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Amber and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Amber and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Amber and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.

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