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Almandine and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
none   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Almandine and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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

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