Andradite Garnet and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
  
3.178
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Andradite Garnet and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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 Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Andradite Garnet and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.