Almandine Garnet and Albite Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None.

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Almandine Garnet and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Almandine Garnet and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.