Carletonite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Carletonite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Carletonite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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