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Almandine and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.303.71
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Almandine and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Almandine and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.