Liddicoatite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
{0001} Poor
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Liddicoatite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Liddicoatite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.