Musgravite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Musgravite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Musgravite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Musgravite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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