Diamond and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Diamond

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.8-3.9

1 7.18

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

106.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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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.