Andradite Garnet and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Andradite Garnet and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Andradite Garnet and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.