Almandine and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Almandine

Schorlomite

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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

3.95-4.303.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Almandine and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.