Almandine and Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
  
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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
  
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Almandine and Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Almandine and Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is Not Available whereas that of Sphene is Not Available.