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