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Almandine and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.305.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Almandine and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Almandine and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.