Almandine and Hyalite Physical Properties

Almandine

Hyalite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.30

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

5.5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Almandine and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Compare Red Gemstones

Almandine Vs Aragonite

Almandine Vs Black Opal

Almandine Vs Baryte Barite

Almandine and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.