Vanadinite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Vanadinite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Vanadinite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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