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Villiaumite
Villiaumite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Villiaumite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.793.8-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Villiaumite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Villiaumite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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