Sonolite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Sonolite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Sonolite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.