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Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet

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Almandine Garnet and Agate 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
4.32.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
SiO2

Almandine Garnet and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Almandine Garnet and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.