Andradite Garnet and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
  
2.72
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Andradite Garnet and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Andradite Garnet and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.