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Tremolite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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