Barite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Barite

Andradite Garnet

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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

4.483.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Barite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Barite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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