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Almandine and Zektzerite Physical Properties

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
3.95-4.302.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
{100} and {010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Almandine and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Almandine and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.