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Fibrolite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Fibrolite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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