Vesuvianite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Vesuvianite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Vesuvianite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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