Herderite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Herderite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Herderite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.