Variscite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
[010] perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Variscite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Variscite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.