Home
Gemstones


Glaucophane and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Glaucophane and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Glaucophane and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones