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Almandine and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Almandine and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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