Spessartine and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Spessartine and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Spessartine and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.