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Almandine Garnet and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Almandine Garnet and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Aegirine 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 Garnet and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Almandine Garnet and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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