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Amethyst and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Amethyst and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Amethyst and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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