Almandine and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Almandine and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Almandine and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.