Andradite Garnet and Fluorite Physical Properties

Andradite Garnet

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.8-3.93.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

CaF₂

Andradite Garnet and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite Garnet and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Andradite Garnet and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.