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Andradite Garnet and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Andradite Garnet and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite Garnet and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Andradite Garnet and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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