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Almandine and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties


Maw Sit Sit and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30   
2.45-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
none   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Almandine and Maw Sit Sit Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit chemical formula.

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Almandine and Maw Sit Sit Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Maw Sit Sit Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.45-3.15 whereas that of Maw Sit Sit is 2.45-3.15.

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