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Magnesite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.123.8-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Magnesite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Magnesite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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