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Erythrite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Erythrite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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