Cryolite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Cryolite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

None observed

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Cryolite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Cryolite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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