Rhodolite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Rhodolite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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