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Diamond and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Diamond and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Diamond and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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