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Hypersthene and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Hypersthene and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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