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Rare Certified 2.63 ct Andradite Garnet Tanzania SKU-2
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 8.030 x 9.000 x 4.790mm
- Weight (cts)
- 2.630
- Certificate Gem Lab
- AIG
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Shape
- Heart
- Type
- Faceted
- Certified Gemstones
- Yes
- Colours
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Andradite was named after Brazilian mineralogist José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva, credited with the mineral’s discovery — but more on that later.
Since andradite is a garnet, you can use this gem as a:
Zodiac stone for supporting the Aquarius, Capricorn, and Scorpio signs in astrology.
Wedding anniversary stone for celebrating two years of marital bliss.
Switching gears, let's take a look at the mineral traits that make andradite a unique member of the garnet family.
Andradite Specifications & Characteristics
Andradite is the final member of the ugrandite garnet series, a group of calcium-iron garnets consisting of andradite, grossular, and uvarovite garnets. This series includes some of the most valuable and prized garnets and provides clues about the history of the rock they're found in.
The andradite formula is Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3, representing its chemical composition of calcium, iron, silicon, and oxygen. This chemical composition gives andradite unique physical and optical properties, like its high refractive index and durability.
Here’s an overview of andradite’s mineral data:
Mohs hardness: 6.5 to 7.5
Color: Yellow, greenish-yellow to emerald-green, dark green; brown, brownish-red, brownish-yellow; gray to black; sometimes sectored
Crystal structure: Isometric/cubic
Luster: Vitreous, resinous, or near-adamantine
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Refractive index: 1.88 to 1.91
Density: 3.70 to 4.10
Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven
Tenacity: Brittle
Streak: White
Treatments: Heat (to enhance color)
Types of Andradite
Although andradite is a type of garnet, it also encompasses a range of distinct varieties, each with its own characteristics:
Colophonite
A brown, red, or orange granular variety with a resinous, amber-like luster.
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 8.030 x 9.000 x 4.790 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 2.630
- Certificate Gem Lab
- AIG
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Shape
- Heart
- Type
- Faceted
- Certified Gemstones
- Yes
- Colours
-
Andradite was named after Brazilian mineralogist José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva, credited with the mineral’s discovery — but more on that later.
Since andradite is a garnet, you can use this gem as a:
Zodiac stone for supporting the Aquarius, Capricorn, and Scorpio signs in astrology.
Wedding anniversary stone for celebrating two years of marital bliss.
Switching gears, let's take a look at the mineral traits that make andradite a unique member of the garnet family.
Andradite Specifications & Characteristics
Andradite is the final member of the ugrandite garnet series, a group of calcium-iron garnets consisting of andradite, grossular, and uvarovite garnets. This series includes some of the most valuable and prized garnets and provides clues about the history of the rock they're found in.
The andradite formula is Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3, representing its chemical composition of calcium, iron, silicon, and oxygen. This chemical composition gives andradite unique physical and optical properties, like its high refractive index and durability.
Here’s an overview of andradite’s mineral data:
Mohs hardness: 6.5 to 7.5
Color: Yellow, greenish-yellow to emerald-green, dark green; brown, brownish-red, brownish-yellow; gray to black; sometimes sectored
Crystal structure: Isometric/cubic
Luster: Vitreous, resinous, or near-adamantine
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Refractive index: 1.88 to 1.91
Density: 3.70 to 4.10
Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven
Tenacity: Brittle
Streak: White
Treatments: Heat (to enhance color)
Types of Andradite
Although andradite is a type of garnet, it also encompasses a range of distinct varieties, each with its own characteristics:
Colophonite
A brown, red, or orange granular variety with a resinous, amber-like luster.
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