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Almandine and Chlorite group 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
3.95-4.302.6-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Almandine and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Almandine and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.