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Brazilianite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems   
Not Available   

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Brazilianite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Brazilianite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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