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Sunstone and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
001
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Sunstone and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Sunstone and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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