Andradite Garnet and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Andradite Garnet and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Andradite Garnet and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.