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Andradite Garnet and Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.8-3.9
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Andradite Garnet and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite Garnet and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Andradite Garnet and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite Garnet and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite Garnet and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite Garnet is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.