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Pumpellyite
Pumpellyite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Pumpellyite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

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
3.20-3.303.8-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Pumpellyite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Pumpellyite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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