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Tremolite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Tremolite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite 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 Tremolite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Tremolite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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