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Pyroxmangite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Pyroxmangite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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