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Turquoise and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.8-3.9   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Turquoise and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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