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Papagoite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Papagoite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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