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Mottramite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Mottramite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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