Almandine and Zultanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
none
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Almandine and Zultanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine and Zultanite 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 Zultanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Almandine and Zultanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Zultanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Zultanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is Not Available whereas that of Zultanite is Not Available.