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Bertrandite and Andradite Garnet 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
2.59-2.60
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Bertrandite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Bertrandite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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