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Charlesite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Charlesite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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