Mimetite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
7.10
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Mimetite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Mimetite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.