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Andradite Garnet and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   
SiO2   

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Andradite Garnet and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite Garnet and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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Andradite Garnet and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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