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Almandine and Lavrovite 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
3.95-4.30Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Almandine and Lavrovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Lavrovite 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 Lavrovite chemical formula.

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

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