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Almandine and Thulite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.95-4.30
Conchoidal
none
7-7.5
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.1
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
6-7
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Almandine and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Thulite Specific Gravity

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