Coral and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Coral and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Coral and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Coral and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Coral and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Coral is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.
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