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Almandine and Verdite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.302.80-3.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
none
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Almandine and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Almandine and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.