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Xonotlite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Xonotlite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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