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Sanidine and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Sanidine and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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