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Austinite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Austinite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Austinite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.

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