Hiddenite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Hiddenite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Hiddenite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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