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Andradite Garnet and Fire Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Andradite Garnet and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite Garnet and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Andradite Garnet and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.