Andradite Garnet and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
C
  
Andradite Garnet and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Andradite Garnet and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.