Demantoid and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Demantoid

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.953.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Demantoid and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Demantoid and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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