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Bloodstone and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Bloodstone and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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