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Andradite Garnet and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Andradite Garnet and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite Garnet and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Andradite Garnet and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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