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Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

Optical Properties >>
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Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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