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Almandine and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.303.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Almandine and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Atacamite 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 Almandine and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Almandine and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.