Annabergite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.07
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Annabergite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite and Andradite Garnet 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 Annabergite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Annabergite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.