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Californite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Californite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Californite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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