Beudantite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Beudantite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Beudantite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.