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Almandine and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.95-4.30
Conchoidal
none
7-7.5
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.13-3.75
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor on {100}
6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

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