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Gypsum and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Gypsum and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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