Andradite Garnet and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
  
5.2
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Good in one direction
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Andradite Garnet and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite Garnet and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Andradite Garnet and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.