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Diaspore and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Diaspore and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Diaspore and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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