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Rock Crystal and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Rock Crystal and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Rock Crystal and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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