Andradite Garnet and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
SiO2
  
Andradite Garnet and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Andradite Garnet and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.