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Herderite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Herderite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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