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Almandine and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl 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   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
none   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5-4.5   

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

While comparing Almandine and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Almandine and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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