Holmquistite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
{210} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Holmquistite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Holmquistite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.