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Gibbsite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

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
2.35
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Gibbsite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Gibbsite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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