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Hardystonite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Hardystonite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Hardystonite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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