Pyroxmangite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
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.