Chrysotile and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

3.8-3.9

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

6.5-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Chrysotile and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chrysotile and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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