Diopside and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Diopside

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Diopside and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Diopside and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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