Inderite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
{110} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Inderite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Inderite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.