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Alexandrite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
4.3   

Fracture
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Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
None.   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7.5-8.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Fe3Al2Si3O12   

Optical Properties >>
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Alexandrite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Almandine 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 Alexandrite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.

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