Jet and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

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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

1.19-1.353.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-46.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Jet and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Jet and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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