Lawsonite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Lawsonite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Lawsonite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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