Andesine and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Andesine and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Almandine 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 Andesine and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Andesine and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.