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Almandine Garnet and Albite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
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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
7.5-8.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.

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