Pyrope Garnet and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Pyrope Garnet and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope Garnet and Andesine 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 Pyrope Garnet and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Pyrope Garnet and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Garnet and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Garnet and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Garnet is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.