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Eudialyte and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
H 2 SO 4
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Eudialyte and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Eudialyte and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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