Andradite Garnet and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
  
2.9
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Andradite Garnet and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Andradite Garnet and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.