Andradite Garnet and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
  
4.28-4.42
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Andradite Garnet and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Andradite Garnet and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.