Baryte and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Baryte and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Baryte and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.