Parisite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Parisite

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

4.33-4.423.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Parisite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Parisite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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