Halite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Halite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.173.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Halite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Halite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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