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Diaspore and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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