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Ceylonite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Ceylonite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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