Clintonite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Clintonite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.13.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Clintonite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Clintonite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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