Andradite Garnet and Falcons Eye 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
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Andradite Garnet and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Andradite Garnet and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.