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Almandine and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30   
3.1   

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

Cleavage
none   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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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 and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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