Almandine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
none
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Almandine and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Almandine and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.