Friedelite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Friedelite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Friedelite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Friedelite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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